Paul Bonnel
Hayward
Summary
Dynamic bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist trainee with extensive educational experience (K-12). Passionate about working with families, individuals, children and couples toward healing and positive change. Systemic psychotherapist, trauma-informed, integrative and socio-culturally attuned.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Hively
Pleasanton, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Direct Service: Provide psychotherapy (both telehealth and in-person) to clients, including those presenting with moderate-to-severe clinical symptoms. Conduct intakes and all relevant assessments.
- Clinical Caseload Management: Proactively manage a part-time clinical caseload, consisting of both direct therapy and case management.
- Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and service delivery protocols to ensure the best clinical outcomes.
- Case Management: Apply a systemic lens to coordinate care, connect clients with resources, and advocate for them to improve their overall functioning.
- Provided immediate support during psychological emergencies, utilizing supervision to stabilize clients in crisis and ensure their safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to discuss case strategies, share insights, and enhance client care through effective communication and participation in case consultations.
- Time Management & Organization: Demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage time wisely, ensuring that clinical documentation, treatment plans, and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Dean of Students, MS
The International School of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05.2018 - 07.2024
- Led the MS advisory program, overseeing 18 advisors (CSEE, Responsive Classroom, CATDC)
- Collaborated with MS and HS counselors and learning specialists to support students of concern, ensuring their needs were addressed effectively.
- Guided MS through pandemic challenges, ensuring DPH compliance and facilitating hybrid learning and COVID testing.
- Directed the student transition to remote learning (created new student/teacher schedules)
- Planned the MS advisory SEL curriculum and secured outside speakers with MS Counselor
- Contributed as a founding member of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee to advance inclusive practices within the organization.
Director of Admissions
Adda Clevenger School
San Francisco, CA
09.2013 - 10.2018
- Directed the admission department in the inquiry-enrollment lifecycle: collected and analyzed all data
- Coordinated follow-up on inquiries, scheduling open houses, recruitment events, and student shadow visits to enhance engagement
- Oversaw all students' shadow visits, internal evaluations, and outside assessments/tests
- Managed brand representation for families and external organizations, strengthening marketing outreach and community connections
- Conducted confidential interviews and meetings with parents, teachers, and students to gather insights and support admissions processes
Education
Master's degree - Marriage and Family Therapy
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA12-2026
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music Performance
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2010
Master's of Music - undefined
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Music
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA05-1998
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Caseload management
- Coordination of Care
- Crisis & support
- Documentation & Records
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Multicultural competence
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- CANS/TCOMS
- Cal MHSA (ASAM)
- HIPAA compliance training
- Psychological First Aid (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Telehealthcare (SAMHSA)
- Trauma-informed CBT
Interests
Music fanatic: I enjoy music ranging from Bach to Robert Glasper, Avid traveler: I love discovering and experiencing new cultures, Favorite trip: volunteering in an orphanage in New Delhi, India, Student of Taekwondo: 1st degree Black belt, taught and competed in collegiate & state events, I enjoy nature and the outdoors: running, windsurfing, and riding motorcycles
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Hively
07.2025 - Current
Dean of Students, MS
The International School of San Francisco
05.2018 - 07.2024
Director of Admissions
Adda Clevenger School
09.2013 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Master's of Music - undefined
Yale University
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music Performance
Rutgers University
Master's degree - Marriage and Family Therapy
Alliant International University